Master of Magic News

Greetings Wizards,

We are excited to reveal that the Master of Magic free Halloween update is now out. Get ready to experience the thrills, chills, and magical abilities that this captivating update has to offer.

[h2]Meet Bladud the Necromancer: ‘Long has my kin been called weak, but now the orcs shall rise through Death and conquer all!’[/h2]
Bladud was formerly a strong orc general, but he became a legendary figure and was known as a powerful Wizard. He governed his orc clan for decades alongside his powerful queen, Belit. Still, they were both disappointed by the apathy that had engulfed their nation. Once renowned for their fierce fury and brutal strength, orcs had learned to be good at everything yet excelled at nothing.

Belit and Bladud had different ideas about what lay ahead for their people. Bladud saw the wisdom in their people's development and tranquility, while Belit yearned to return to the old ways of war and pillage. Rather than going back in time, he looked for ways to strengthen the orcs without sacrificing their newly discovered nature. As a result, he became proficient in the Death art of Orcmancy, a talent devoted to the advancement of the orc race.
Bladud is armed with Death Magic Books and has an unusual ability called "Orcmancer." This ominous method only gives the orc race more power. Under Bladud's leadership, orcs acquire an immunity to death and the ability to steal life from their adversaries. Furthermore, for each defeated orc in combat, the Wizard gains Casting Skill.

[h2]Three new Wizard traits, all death themed[/h2]

• Orcmancer: Bladud has learned a new and terrifying skill called orcmancer. Only the orc race can grow stronger as a result. With each defeated orc in combat, the Wizard gains a Casting Skill, and the orcs under his command gain the ability to steal life from their adversaries and become immortal! The Wizard's starting race must be orcs, and they must be Death Magic users.
  
• Necromancer: by adopting the Necromancy path, wizards will be able to use the new Death spell "Undead Hero," which will enable them to raise deceased heroes as amazing undead units. Additionally, they will fight all battles under the influence of Darkness without having to use a spell to do so.
  
• Death Eater: after every battle, these evil sorcerers eat their fallen foes to replenish their armies' health. But only those who possess Death Magic can use this evil force.
  

The Master of Magic Halloween update offers new gameplay enhancements and a delightfully eerie atmosphere that will enchant you as the leaves turn to shades of crimson and gold.

So, dust off your spellbooks, sharpen your wands, and prepare for a spine-tingling journey into the mystical realm with the free Halloween update.

Greetings Wizards,

Prepare to be completely freaked out this Halloween season as the winds of sorcery blow colder, and ethereal spirits rise from their slumber to join us in our mystical realm. Get ready for the spine-tingling excitement of the upcoming free Halloween update for Master of Magic!

As the moon casts an eerie glow, a new Wizard is about to join our ranks:

Bladud the Necromancer



Once a fearsome orc general, Bladud ascended to legendary status and eventually became a renowned Wizard, sought after for his extraordinary powers. Alongside his fierce queen, Belit, he ruled over his orc kin for centuries. Yet, both king and queen were dissatisfied with the docile nature of their people, who were now known for being good at everything, yet good at nothing.

While Belit yearned to return to the old ways of war and pillage, Bladud saw the wisdom in his people's growth and calm. Instead of reverting to the past, he looked to the future, seeking ways to empower the orcs without forsaking their newfound nature. Bladud mastered the Death art of Orcmancy, a gift dedicated to the upliftment of the orc kind!



Bladud wields Death Magic Books and possesses a unique trait known as "Orcmancer." This foreboding technique empowers only the orc race. Orcs under Bladud's command become immune to death, capable of stealing life from their enemies. Moreover, the Wizard gains Casting Skill for every fallen orc in battle!

But that's not all; the update introduces two more chilling traits:

1. Necromancer: A Necromancer Wizard gains a new Death spell called "Undead Hero," allowing them to resurrect fallen heroes, albeit not entirely back to life. They also fight each battle under the shroud of Darkness, no need to cast it as a spell. To wield this power, one must embrace the path of a Death Wizard.
   
2. Death Eater: These sinister sorcerers devour their fallen enemies, regaining health for their armies after each combat. Only those who embrace the Death Magic can harness this dark power.
   

As the leaves turn to shades of crimson and gold, the Master of Magic Halloween update brings new gameplay improvements, sends shivers down your spine, and conjures wicked grins upon your face.

So, sharpen your wands, dust off your spellbooks, and embark on this frightfully fun and enchanting journey into the mystical realm with the free Halloween update on October 31th!

Today is the last day to buy the game at 35% off!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1623070/Master_of_Magic/

Greetings Wizards,

Please see here the patch note which introduces a host of exciting new features and improvements.

Legend:
FIX - Fixed an issue. ADD - New Features. MOD - Modified

ADD Info when a rival Wizard finishes the Spell of Return
ADD Arcanus and Myrror gamma settings
ADD New and modified adventure modules are now tested for errors when leaving the editor by Save and Exit button to inform about possible or accidental damages to modules

MOD Tidied up sliders on PopupSpellCost and BugReport (some elements were visible that were supposed to stay hidden)
MOD Changed town growth multiplier setting to show 'x1.0' instead of '---'
MOD Changed name of an artefact (Mace of the Sorcerer -> Wand of the Sorcerer) as the item was defined as a wand in DB
MOD Changed wording of minimum town distance messages to avoid confusion

FIX Regression crash resulting from units calling formation update before they are registered in battle
FIX Group selected at town location attacking group next to it being dissolved when battle map is loaded resulting in units dying as a result
FIX You will no longer be able to take a trait without having the prerequisites, simply by changing the screen, or selecting one trait before another
FIX AI unit is no longer able to cast spell even if has no Caster skill, but has mana from item
FIX Orichalchum should always work now
FIX You can no longer get an existing/dead hero as a location reward
FIX Hero from event and spells get extra skills from traits
FIX Non lair unit exclusions
FIX A crash after casting planar travel on units located in towns and not moving them before end of turn
FIX Missing Warlord trait description in some languages

Will you be anywhere around London between September 14th to 16th? Then you might want to mark this on your calendar.

Slitherine is coming to WASD, bringing two of its most anticipated real-time strategy games: Broken Arrow and Terminator: Dark Fate - Defiance. You will have the chance to experience the games first hand, meet our staff and offer your valuable feedback.

Broken Arrow is the highly anticipated real-time strategy game pinning the United States against Russia in a fictional conflict set in the contemporary era.

At WASD you will get the chance to play the latest version of the game in an exciting single player mission.



Terminator: Dark Fate – Defiance is a gritty RTS that puts you in the middle of the Future Wars between humanity and Legion's synthetic intelligent machine network.

You'll have the chance to play through a few missions from the early stages of the single-player campaign at WASD.



📅 WASD X IGN 2023

Date: 14th - 16th September 2023
Location: Truman Brewery London
More information on the games:

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1604270/Broken_Arrow/
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1839950/Terminator_Dark_Fate__Defiance/

Attention all Master of Magic players! The new update for the game means that older save games will no longer work.
But don’t worry, there is a solution!

You can use the legacy Steam Branch to play those save games. To access the legacy branch, right click Master of Magic in your steam library list, select Properties, then select Betas. In the Beta Participation section, choose "legacy - v1.06.45' in the drop down menu. This will install the legacy build that will allow you to continue with your save games.

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